Time to DOUBLE up!! 2 for 1 Pre-TR!!!!!!! TRIP REPORT HAS STARTED!!!!!!!

[my2disneyboys]

It was like I wrote your post! I had exactly the same night and morning. You sound much happier than me though... Boy I was SOOOOOOO frustrated dialing that phone number again, and again, and again!!! BUT, in the end I guess it all worked out for everyone.

Your choices are great! Sounds like it will be another great trip!

 

[figment41]

Great job with the ADRs. You are going to have a blast. The stress is worth it...I think...No seriously it will be great. You need to get some sleep.

 

[tinkgurl]

Whew! After that fiasco, I'm so glad you got your ADR's made..I'll be posting about mine soon!

 

[that's nice]

AWESOME job, Tim. We've been to several of your choices (the only one actually we've not been to is Kona and 1900) and enjoyed all but one. I think you have a terrific line up.

I know which one you didn't like!! LOLOL Hopefully we will have a good food there.

I'm so glad I didn't have to do ADRs today!!! But way to go! Looks great!!

It was a little crazy, but it all worked out in the end!

It was like I wrote your post! I had exactly the same night and morning. You sound much happier than me though... Boy I was SOOOOOOO frustrated dialing that phone number again, and again, and again!!! BUT, in the end I guess it all worked out for everyone.

Your choices are great! Sounds like it will be another great trip!

LOLOL I read yours and it was the same story!!! I'm glad you got everything you wanted! Here's to Dining in the World!

Great job with the ADRs. You are going to have a blast. The stress is worth it...I think...No seriously it will be great. You need to get some sleep.

I took 2 short naps today.. It was enough to get me through the day.

Whew! After that fiasco, I'm so glad you got your ADR's made..I'll be posting about mine soon!

I can't wait to see what you booked!!!! You did book 'em right?

 

[MaryAz]

Yay, glad you got all you wanted. You certainly were very dilligent!! Good to know that they can also do BBB!!

 

[jordanyosh]

Here we go....

I got home last night about 1:15. Melody talked with our friend Branda about the schedule I had come up with. Branda wanted to add another dinner... Crystal Palace! So I was up to 4 ADRs. I was determined to stay awake till 3 to see if I could just make the ADRs then. The systems adds the next day at 3am. I made it to 2:30 then I finally passed out on the couch. I had my cell phone set to go off at 2:50. I woke up to Mel shaking me and my phone ringing... it was 2:58.

I jumped on and sat waiting.... The day flipped but it was still at 90 days out. I stayed up till 3:30 just to make sure there wasn't anything fishy going on. Finally I had enough. I set my phone to 5:55 and passed back out.

I woke up to my alarm again. I had the 4 ADRs saved as bookmarks. At 6 you could choose up to 180 days!! SCORE!!! or Scorn as Juliana likes to put it! LOL I punched in my times, clicked send, and nothing... Kept at it and about 6:15 the whole system was down. I can't say I was surprised, I knew this was going to happen. Time to wait till 7 so I can call.

I made sure I had all my info together and starting dialing at 7. I must of dialed about 150 times. I heard some really cool busy signals for about 50 minutes....THEN IT HAPPENED! I got through!!! It said there was more than a 30 minute wait! No problem.. I wasn't going anywhere. It was about 8:15 when the CM picked up!!!! I got to speak to Maritza.

OK HERE WE GO! I started with my most important ADR. 1900 Park Fare for Juliana's birthday dinner. I asked for 5:30. I got 5:55!!!! SCORE. I started on the next one..... Chef Mickey's. While it was searching something happened to the CM's computer. She had to reboot and put me on hold!!!!!! I was worried.... She never gave me my confirmation # for 1900PF. I was hoping it was still booked! About 5 minutes later she came back, said she was really sorry, and explained the system was extremely slow. I said no problem and we kept at it.

Chef Mickey's was next- asked for 6pm I got 6:30pm. CP- asked for 5pm got 5pm. Akershus- asked for 12:30 (L) got 12:30 Kona- (B) 9am got 9am

While I was on the phone I figured I need to make something for Monday. I booked Kona again for breakfast at 8:30 and Whispering Canyon for dinner 6:15 got that too!!

She went through gave me my ADR #'s and I gave her my CC for Akershus. She asked if that was it. I said yes.... WAIT. I asked her for the number to book BBB. She told me she can do that too! I asked for 3/11 Juliana's birthday at the BBB in the Castle for 10:30. GOT IT TOO!!!! She was very pleasant and we were joking a little bit. I asked her if they had extra people working... she said everyone was working today. Before we hung up I told her to have a great day and not to work too hard. I got her laughing!!! I hung up and was soo happy!!!!

Here is what we ended up with:
Mon 3/8 CP (D) 5pm
Tue 3/9 CM (D) 6:30pm
Thu 3/11 BBB 10:30am 1900PF (D) 5:55pm
Fri 3/12 Kona (B) 9am
Sat 3/13 Akershus (L) 12:30pm
Mon 3/15 Kona (B) 8:30am WC (D) 6:15

WHEW I'm tired. I hope Ana takes a nap later.. cuz I'm going on 2 1/2 hours sleep.

Congrats!

I'm way tired too. I've had about the same amount of sleep as well.

 

[that's nice]

Yay, glad you got all you wanted. You certainly were very dilligent!! Good to know that they can also do BBB!!

I didn't know that they did either. I thought it was a different #. I almost hung up without asking.

Congrats!

I'm way tired too. I've had about the same amount of sleep as well.

So were you able to get through?

 

[tinkgurl]

I can't wait to see what you booked!!!! You did book 'em right?

Yes sir I did.

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

Good for you Tim!!! It's all worth it in the end to get what you want and NEED, right?

Seriously, good job!

I did something crazy today....I put a trip on "hold" for April and what is sort of freaking me out is that I can book my ADR's today (like everyone else in the world) but the dates just came to me yesterday when I was looking at my DS's school calendar and they're off for a few days around April 22nd. I must get myself in action, quick! YIKES, pray for me... I'm worried it might still be too crowded although I think Disney has it as a "good time to go". I can't get into tourining plans to check either!

Ok, off to see if they have any more hours up or the system is available...

Heather

 

[disney<333]

Yay for the ADRs! That must of been stressful but now it is over with, and you can sleep at night.
Sounds like you had a great CM too.

 

[All7OfUs]

If I hadn't said this before... LOVE what you got!! Great job. I think you were one of the luckier ones who got in sooner than later.

Kona twice in one trip? Why does this not surprise me?

 

[maroo]

Great ADR's!!

You did great - I would have totally punted it yesterday.

to you guys that braved it!

 

[that's nice]

Yes sir I did.

I saw on your TR. Way to go DAD! LOLOL

Yay for the ADRs! That must of been stressful but now it is over with, and you can sleep at night.
Sounds like you had a great CM too.

Thanks! You don't know how happy I am.

If I hadn't said this before... LOVE what you got!! Great job. I think you were one of the luckier ones who got in sooner than later.

Kona twice in one trip? Why does this not surprise me?

1900PF was the most important one to me! I did that one first then just started with my first ADR (Tuesday)

I'd eat at Kona everyday if I could! LOL I wonder if I would get sick of it though?

Great ADR's!!

You did great - I would have totally punted it yesterday.

to you guys that braved it!

You think you would of forgot? Forgetting the opening day of you ADR booking is like forgetting your park tickets at home! I don't know ANYBODY that would do that, do you?

Melody asked Juliana today if she could go anywhere where would it be. She didn't answer.. so she asked Ana who her favorite person is in the whole world. Juliana's answer- Cinderella. Mel is starting to think about Juliana's Wish. Melody asked if I thought it wouldn't be much of a Wish because we have been to WDW a few times already. I didn't have an answer for her.

 

[that's nice]

Good for you Tim!!! It's all worth it in the end to get what you want and NEED, right?

Seriously, good job!

I did something crazy today....I put a trip on "hold" for April and what is sort of freaking me out is that I can book my ADR's today (like everyone else in the world) but the dates just came to me yesterday when I was looking at my DS's school calendar and they're off for a few days around April 22nd. I must get myself in action, quick! YIKES, pray for me... I'm worried it might still be too crowded although I think Disney has it as a "good time to go". I can't get into tourining plans to check either!

Ok, off to see if they have any more hours up or the system is available...

Heather

Heather here is the crowd calendar for the mid to end of April. If you need any other dates let me know.

Date------Crowd level---Best park---Worst Park

Fri, 16 Apr '10-- 8-- EP-- DS
Sat, 17 Apr '10-- 7-- MK DS-- AK
Sun, 18 Apr '10-- 7-- AK-- MK EP DS
Mon, 19 Apr '10-- 7-- MK-- AK
Tue, 20 Apr '10-- 5-- MK AK-- DS
Wed, 21 Apr '10-- 5-- MK AK-- DS
Thu, 22 Apr '10-- 6-- EP DS AK-- MK
Fri, 23 Apr '10-- 5-- MK AK-- EP-- GRAD NIGHT
Sat, 24 Apr '10-- 7-- DS-- EP-- GRAD NIGHT
Sun, 25 Apr '10-- 7-- EP-- MK DS AK
Mon, 26 Apr '10-- 5-- MK-- AK
Tue, 27 Apr '10-- 5-- DS AK-- EP
Wed, 28 Apr '10-- 5-- MK EP-- AK
Thu, 29 Apr '10-- 7-- AK-- MK EP DS
Fri, 30 Apr '10-- 5-- MK DS-- EP-- GRAD NIGHT

 

[tinkgurl]

I'm just so glad that whole fiasco is over with!

 

[jenseib]

YAY! for the ADRS!!!!!!

 

[maroo]

You think you would of forgot? Forgetting the opening day of you ADR booking is like forgetting your park tickets at home! I don't know ANYBODY that would do that, do you?

Well.... you know.... I have been known to forget an ADR date.

In fact...That may have been my ADR for my March trip.

Melody asked Juliana today if she could go anywhere where would it be. She didn't answer.. so she asked Ana who her favorite person is in the whole world. Juliana's answer- Cinderella. Mel is starting to think about Juliana's Wish. Melody asked if I thought it wouldn't be much of a Wish because we have been to WDW a few times already. I didn't have an answer for her.

You didn't answer her??

That is a hard one, I guess... But GKTW...

Maybe she would have a favorite star or something in a couple of years that would be even better?

She could always wish to go to Paris! Or Hawaii!

 

[KatMark]

Melody asked Juliana today if she could go anywhere where would it be. She didn't answer.. so she asked Ana who her favorite person is in the whole world. Juliana's answer- Cinderella. Mel is starting to think about Juliana's Wish. Melody asked if I thought it wouldn't be much of a Wish because we have been to WDW a few times already. I didn't have an answer for her.

Okay...I guess I was a bad girl and I skimmed at some point. What is the "WISH?" I'm lost...help.

 

[that's nice]

I'm just so glad that whole fiasco is over with!

Me too!! Now how many days till we look these over and try to change them?

YAY! for the ADRS!!!!!!

I know!!! So did you make yours???

How is your DH feeling? I hope better. I think you told me that he might have to do his other hip (or was it knee?) too? My DW told me that a lot of the time the doctors suggest doing both at once because many people don't come back for the other one after going through all the pain. So did you take my advice and give him the meds then ask him?

Well.... you know.... I have been known to forget an ADR date.

In fact...That may have been my ADR for my March trip.

So ummmmm did you make any ADRs yet?

You didn't answer her??

That is a hard one, I guess... But GKTW...

Maybe she would have a favorite star or something in a couple of years that would be even better?

She could always wish to go to Paris! Or Hawaii!

Do the kids/us have to specifically ask for GKTW or if the child says Disney is that were they send them? If Disney is her choice, I would want to stay at GKTW.

Side note- I've been listening to the WDW Today Podcast that you suggested. I actually like this one.. although I'm not too sure I'm learning anything. I'm not a WDW know-it-all but it does seem like I already know what they are talking about. I listened to 4-5 episodes so maybe it was just those eposodes.

Okay...I guess I was a bad girl and I skimmed at some point. What is the "WISH?" I'm lost...help.

Sorry Kat.

Since Juliana had a life threatening disease she is eligible for Make-A-Wish. I took this off their website:

Who is eligible?
A child with a life-threatening medical condition who has reached the age of 2 1/2 and is under the age of 18 at the time of referral, is potentially eligible for a wish.
After a child is referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the Foundation will contact the child's treating physician to determine whether the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.

I don't know if you knew but Maroo does a lot on the DIS & in 'real' life for Wish families. She started and answers questions on this thread -->http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039777 for families that are going on WDW Wish trips. If you want to read some heart warming and sad stories check out some of the TRs on the wish thread. If nothing else read this one--> http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2279281 It is the most MaGiCaL story about a boys Wish trip to Disney and all that was done for him!

 

[maroo]

So ummmmm did you make any ADRs yet?

Uh...ur....

Nope.

I am having issues. Lisa won't tell me what she wants to do while we are there. We are only there Friday evening, Saturday and Sun AM. Sun is the half. We will need to be in bed early on Saturday.

I guess I need to make us some ressies...and just tell her about them?

She won't talk to me about Disney - she can't see past today.

Do the kids/us have to specifically ask for GKTW or if the child says Disney is that were they send them? If Disney is her choice, I would want to stay at GKTW.

If the child requests Disney or Universal or Sea World, then they are taken care of through GKTW.

GKTW houses something like 95% of the children going to Disney on a Wish Trip. When we went, GKTW was full, so they told us they could either reschedule the dates or put us up at Disney. Because of Lauren's mobility issues and the additional medical needs in the family, they said that they wanted us in a monorail resort - so we got the Contemporary. Nice!

It was probably best for Lauren's trip to do it that way...but for someone younger - GKTW is the way to go!

I believe you would certainly have the option. She could always wish to stay at GKTW. But how would she know about it?

Side note- I've been listening to the WDW Today Podcast that you suggested. I actually like this one.. although I'm not too sure I'm learning anything. I'm not a WDW know-it-all but it does seem like I already know what they are talking about. I listened to 4-5 episodes so maybe it was just those eposodes.

Yeah...sometimes I yell at them through my iPhone! But I have met three of them in real life and they are the nicest guys! They have a lot of Disney knowledge...but if you sit on the boards hours each day...well...you know more than most cast members!

Since Juliana had a life threatening disease she is eligible for Make-A-Wish. I took this off their website:

Who is eligible?
A child with a life-threatening medical condition who has reached the age of 2 1/2 and is under the age of 18 at the time of referral, is potentially eligible for a wish.
After a child is referred to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the Foundation will contact the child's treating physician to determine whether the child is medically eligible for a wish, based on the medical criteria established by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. In addition, a child cannot have received a wish from another wish-granting organization.

I don't know if you knew but Maroo does a lot on the DIS & in 'real' life for Wish families. She started and answers questions on this thread -->http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2039777 for families that are going on WDW Wish trips. If you want to read some heart warming and sad stories check out some of the TRs on the wish thread. If nothing else read this one--> http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2279281 It is the most MaGiCaL story about a boys Wish trip to Disney and all that was done for him!

I technically didn't start the concept...a lady named Wendy, who had a child going on a wish trip, started it.

But I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the wish families! They are a neat group of folks! I figure that's nice may one day be one of our wish trippers! Unless Juliana wishes for something different, which would be great, too!


And that trip....the MaGiCaL one....

Was the most magical day...EVER. I can't think of one more magical off the top of my head.